What factors will EFC use to select projects for ARRA funding?
The primary criteria are that the project be on the 2009 IUP and that it meet all of the “ready-to-go” requirements described above. In addition, EFC will take into account ways in which the risk of construction delays are presented or mitigated; geographical and regional diversification to promote a distribution of funds throughout the state; and the water quality benefits of the project. If at any time during the funding process EFC determines that an approved ARRA project will not, or cannot, comply with ARRA, and that ARRA funding is accordingly at risk of re-allocation by EPA, the funding will be awarded to alternate ready-to-go projects.
